Contents tagged with Scholz
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Germany's Scholz set to call Putin ahead of G20 Summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years. This anticipated phone call, which could take place as early as next month, is poised to occur ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil in November, reports Die Zeit, citing sources within the German government.
Although no formal request for the conversation has been submitted yet, government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit mentioned that Scholz is open to the …
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Scholz acknowledges deadlock in Ukraine peace efforts, stresses need for negotiations
Germany is aiding Ukraine in its struggle against Russia to help the nation protect its integrity and sovereignty. At the same time, Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need to explore opportunities for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
To achieve peace in Ukraine, all possible methods must be considered. However, at this time, Russia is not showing any readiness or willingness to de-escalate its aggression, Chancellor Scholz said, as reported by n-tv.
The German leader highlighted …
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Scholz aims for 'Chancellor of Peace' legacy amid political struggles, eyes Ukrainian conflict resolution
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly aiming to position himself as the "Chancellor of Peace," a move aimed at sustaining his political career following disappointing election results, sources within the Bundestag have revealed.
Scholz has embarked on drafting his own "peace plan" designed to bring Russia to the negotiating table through potential territorial concessions, according to an article from La Repubblica.
By rallying for peace, Scholz aims to cement his legacy as the " …
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Scholz defends US missile deployment in Germany, citing Russian aggression against Ukraine as key factor
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the proposed deployment of American long-range missile systems in Germany, stating that the presence of American missiles on German soil would serve as a deterrent, ensuring that Germany would not face any aggression.
Scholz dismissed concerns that the planned deployment of American missiles might escalate tensions with Russia. He pointed out that the arms control regime in place has been carefully crafted and calibrated.
"We need forces and means of …
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects Zelensky's plea for NATO to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plea to Western allies to use their weaponry to shoot down Russian missiles and drones over Ukrainian territory, reports the German news agency dpa.
At a press conference following the European Political Community summit in Woodstock, UK, where Volodymyr Zelensky was also present, Scholz once again rejected Zelensky's request to lift restrictions on using Western weapons for strikes on Russian territory.
When …
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Scholz rejects Zelensky's plea to expand Western arms use against Russia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call to lift restrictions on the use of Western arms, reports Bild.
During the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western nations to remove any restrictions on the use of Western weapons against Russia.
"If we want to win and preserve our country, all restrictions must be lifted. If Russia attacked us and killed our children, it is madness that we are not allowed to strike …
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Olaf Scholz refuses to permit Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with German-supplied weapons
Olaf Scholz does not plan to grant Ukraine permission to strike military targets on Russian territory using arms supplied by Germany.
During a public discussion celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law of Germany, Scholz said that there are currently "clear rules for weapons deliveries that we have already implemented" between Berlin and Kyiv. "And they work. At least, I believe they do," said the chancellor.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview published in The …
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Germany to supply Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense system amid Russian strikes
Germany has decided to supply Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system in order to strengthen the country's defenses against Russia, the German Federal Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday, April 13. The anti-aircraft missile system, taken from Bundeswehr reserves, is to be delivered to the Ukrainian side without delay. The decision comes in response to escalated missile and bomb strikes by Russia on Ukrainian territory, the ministry said in a statement.
"We are doing as much …
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Scholz urges European nations to increase financial and military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has renewed calls for European partners to bolster financial and military support for Ukraine. With difficulties facing U.S. President Joe Biden in passing a new aid package for Kyiv through Congress, supporters of Ukraine are in a particularly challenging position, stated Scholz at a meeting with German Social Democratic Party members of the European Parliament in Berlin on Sunday, January 28. Consequently, he emphasized that Europe must discuss "how each can …
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German politicians urge Chancellor Scholz to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles amid increasing Russian attacks
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing increasing pressure from a range of political forces regarding whether Ukraine should strike targets within Russia amid increasing Russian attacks, and whether Germany should supply Ukraine with long-range precision Taurus cruise missiles, reports the newspaper Rheinische Post.
The publication notes that the Russian army continues to inflict mass strikes on Ukraine. Experts believe Russia is seeking to deplete Ukraine's supplies over the winter and …